Quan Gao

Quan Gao is a seasoned software engineer and research assistant with extensive experience in civil and geotechnical engineering. Currently at Pile Dynamics, Inc., Quan Gao has led the development of the GRLWEAP 14 Wave Equation Program, overseeing the entire application lifecycle from design to post-maintenance. In addition, Quan Gao has contributed to various foundational engineering projects at Case Western Reserve University, including the design of systems for docks and excavation as well as settlement and bearing capacity evaluations. Past roles include research at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, focusing on granular soil behavior, and engineering work for China Railway Eryuan Engineering Group CO. LTD, where geological structures were investigated for a high-speed railway line. Quan Gao holds a Ph.D. candidate status in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, complemented by a Master's degree from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a Bachelor's degree from Southwest Jiaotong University.